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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.49, 7,225.01 and 2,845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.49, 7,225.01 and 2,845.48 is: 3,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.49 : 7,225.01 = 2,845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.49/7,225.01 = 2,845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.49x = 7,225.01 × 2,845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.49x = 20,558,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558,621.45/5,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.78

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